Manager, SEA Field Operations (6 Month Temp)

PURPOSE: Develop and implement sustainable social compliance activities that follow adidas’ Social & Environmental Affairs (SEA) Standards in the respective region. This includes the execution of SEA policies, projects and work programs for the suppliers, auditing, engagements with internal and external stakeholders, and effective target setting and reporting on all these activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Execute the Social & Environmental Affairs (SEA) Standards, projects and work programs. Audit and develop action plans for suppliers to ensure SEA compliance. Similarly, supervise the independent monitoring process in the factories. Identify the areas of risk to the workers in the supply chain and to adidas in respect of working conditions. Provide recommendations to mitigate those risks, based on legal obligations and adidas’ Workplace Standards. Engage adidas sourcing organization and factory management in the designated countries to integrate social compliance requirements into the larger business practices of adidas. Ensure all relevant sourcing counterparts are fully briefed in adidas’ Workplace Standards and methods of implementation. Develop and deliver relevant trainings to adidas sourcing team and to the suppliers. Collaborate with SEA Program Operations team related to the indirect supply chain factories. Execute data management, analysis, and reporting to provide accurate, consistent, and timely information on the SEA program; track key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend necessary adjustments or improvements to the SEA program to ensure its success based on the data collected and reviewed; improve integrity, accuracy, completion, and the timeliness of compliance data; assess forced labor risks in the designated systems and improve reporting. When required, support Regional Worker Empowerment (WE) Program Lead in managing the implementation of WE Projects in the respective country by briefing suppliers, managing relevant data, tracking of execution and supplier progress on the individual programs. When required, support the Fair Compensation and Gender WGs based on the expectations of the SEA's Leadership team. Manage factory remediation by advising on the improvement plans, negotiating timeframes, sharing experiences and best practices, and helping the factory management to take the right actions to comply with the legal requirements and adidas’ standards. Provide regular updates to the SEA leadership team and the Sourcing team on the status of the suppliers, and SEA Team activities. Convey SEA relevant problems and issues to all concerned parties timely. Provide monthly reports to the leadership team. Be up-to-date on all human rights due diligence, labor, and health, safety, and environment (HSE) legislations within the designated countries and report any updates to the leadership team. Establish contacts and actively engage with local NGOs, Government bodies and professional institutions and other brands to execute the goals of the SEA program. Manage the resolution of the third-party complaints within designated countries and report progress in the social compliance database. Carry out special projects, as designated by SEA’s leadership team. Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity Equity & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace. When applicable, support the budgeting process for the region. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: adidas Global Operations, Global Sourcing, Global Legal, Government Affairs, and SEA functions. adidas subsidiaries and Marketing representatives in the designated countries. Suppliers. Stakeholders such as special interest groups, non-governmental organisations (NGO) and relevant government departments. Professional Associations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Data Management proficient in data analytics and reporting, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Power BI. Solid Project Management knowledge and experience, including developing and maintaining project plans, providing regular communication and coordination, high priority setting and time management skill. Collaborativeand have strong interpersonal skills. Strong in SEA functional / technical skills and be detail oriented. High integrityand authenticity to build a trusting relationship. Effectively carry out dialogue with government on labour rights, human rights, occupational health & safety topics where appropriate. Strong ability to troubleshoot issues, identify risks, manage crises, and provide recommendations to leadership team with emergency situations. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Effective in a variety of formal presentations, including but not limited to one-on-one, small, and large groups, with peers, and senior management. Has the ability to take complex information and translate into impactful and compelling messaging, including where appropriate, the use of data visualizations. Fluent in English (written and spoken) and good knowledge of local languages in country of operation. REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Occupational Health & Safety, Labor Law, Sustainability, Human Rights or related fields. At least 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing industry with focus on social, labor, health, safety, or environmental compliance. Able to travel to both local and international destinations.